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October 20, 2017 – Hot and prepared foods can be purchased with CalFresh EBT cards in Nevada County, now through November 15th, 2017, due to the Lobo and McCourtney fires.  Standard CalFresh program rules do not allow customers to utilize their benefits to purchase hot and prepared food, but the United States Department of Agriculture […]

October 20, 2017 – The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services continues to coordinate fire recovery efforts with non-profit, state and federal partners.  Several events are scheduled over the coming weekend, and into next week to assist residents affected by the fires. The Red Cross is opening a Service Center in Nevada County on Saturday, […]

PLACERVILLE, CAlif. October 20, 2017 – El Dorado County health officials received confirmation last week that a bird found in the Garden Valley area of El Dorado County has tested positive for West Nile virus, the second for 2017. The bird, an Acorn Woodpecker, was tested on September 29th. So far this year, West Nile […]

October 20, 2017 – If you are concerned or interested in the State Highway 174 realignment project proposed by the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans), please attend the Tuesday, October 24, 2017 meeting of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors. The item will be heard at 1:30 p.m. in the Supervisor’s Chambers of the Rood […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. October 20, 2017 – A few short weeks ago, our community suffered the loss of an incredible lady with the passing of Peggy Levine. Peggy was truly beloved, as she touched the lives of so many people, organizations and causes in Nevada County and beyond. She will always be fondly remembered for […]

October 20, 2017 – Frontal system bringing rain and snow to the Sierra this morning. A few inches of snow possible above 7000 feet. Showers possible northern mountains through Saturday. Warming temperatures through early next week. Slightly cooler temperatures for the second half of the week but remaining dry and warmer than normal. Discussion Back […]

Grass Valley, Calif. October 19, 2017 – A number of options to reduce illegal activities while continuing to allow access across Scotts Flat Dam spillway were proposed during last night’s special meeting of the Nevada Irrigation District’s Water and Hydroelectric Operations Committee. About 80 people attended the public workshop to share their thoughts and ideas […]

NEVADA CITY, Calif. October 19, 2017 – Yesterday afternoon, I was driving home and suddenly I spotted a billow of smoke cross the road in front of me. Knowing that timing was critical, I stopped my car in the middle of the road, jumped out and raced up the small rise to find a thirty […]

MARYSVILLE October 19, 2017 – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 3 is alerting motorists to the National Weather Service’s notice of a Winter Weather Advisory for Thursday night, October 19 through noon Friday, October 20 for the higher elevations of the Sierra mountains. Snow accumulations may occur on Interstate 80 over Donner Pass […]

October 19, 2017 – At this time, the Yuba County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office has investigated four fatalities as a result of the Cascade Fire in Yuba County. Our deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends of the victims whom have been identified as the following: 1. Sandra Lou Picciano, Age 77, of Loma Rica, […]

BISHOP, Oct. 19, 2017 – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is closing the lower gate on State Route 120 West (Tioga Pass) to the Yosemite National Park entrance gate today, Thursday, October 19th at 5:00 p.m. due to incoming inclement weather. This closure is in conjunction with the closure of the Yosemite National Park […]

October 19, 2017 – The Fifth Grade class at Yuba River Charter School spontaneously started a Disaster Relief Fund and chose to give through United Way of Nevada County (UWNC). “The fund was their idea, not the schools, and they are very excited to make a difference for victims of the recent hurricanes”, said Laurie […]

October 19, 2017 – Increasing clouds and cooler temperatures today. Rain chances along with high mountain snow and gusty winds this evening and Friday. This will be followed by a warming trend early next week with above normal temperatures through the week. Winter Weather Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM Friday for […]

SACRAMENTO October 18, 2017 – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an executive order to cut red tape and help streamline recovery efforts in communities impacted by the devastating wildfires that have burned across California over the past ten days. The executive order includes provisions that suspend planning and zoning requirements and state fees […]

October 18, 2017 at 4:59 PM October 18, 2017 – Celebrate local youth during the national event Lights On Afterschool, Oct. 26, 2017, 5-7:30pm, at the NEO Youth Center in Grass Valley.  Lights On Afterschool, is the nationwide event that aims to raise support and awareness for after school programs. NEO, which stands for New Events and Opportunities, was […]

October 18, 2017 – Grass Valley Police Chaplains and local community leaders have partnered together to organize the Community Disaster Response Fund to help those in Nevada County devastated by the local fires. The latest report includes 22 homes destroyed plus 55 additional out buildings (garages, barns and working shops etc).  Police Officers and Sheriff’s […]

Rocklin, CA (October 18, 2017) — The 2017-2018 lecture series of the Sierra College Natural History Museum continues this Friday, October 20th with Dr. Matthew Holdgate presenting “How We Know Where the Wild Things Are: Wildlife Surveys in the Sierra Nevada”. Join us Friday evening at 7:30pm for information – and surprising photos from the field – of the predators, […]

Grass Valley, CA October 10, 2017 – Residents will have the opportunity to help brainstorm access options around the Scotts Flat Dam spillway during a special meeting of the Nevada Irrigation District’s Water and Hydroelectric Operations Committee on Oct. 18. The meeting was scheduled after NID action taken at the Scotts Flat Dam spillway in […]

TRUCKEE, Calif. October 18, 2017 – The Mountain Housing Council of Tahoe Truckee will host A Public Think Tank: Employer Solutions to discuss creative ways businesses, special districts, non-profits, and government agencies can help address housing issues for their staff. The Mountain Housing Council of Tahoe Truckee is hosting the event Oct. 25 from 6 […]

October 18, 2017 – After the devastating fires have affected so many in Northern California, including here in our own Nevada County community, Sierra Theaters steps forward this weekend to help with the recovery. Sierra Theaters, which includes Sierra Cinemas on East Main Street, Del Oro Theatre in downtown Grass Valley, and Sutton Cinemas on […]